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Careful canopy management may prove crucial to the future of wine.

The 1st Circuit vacated the district court’s decision in very strong terms. It rejected theoretical arguments about essential elements, health and safety, and the blanket defense of the three-tier system being unquestionably legitimate. Instead, it mandated a concrete evidence test as required in Tennessee Wine, in order to justify discrimination.

Harvest is underway in wine country. During this season there is increased demand for skilled labor, transportation, and crush facilities. Buyers and sellers of fruit have a short window to make deals. A busy harvest season also lends itself to casual communication about crops, like this: Now, did you just tell your friend […]

Winesellers, Ltd. and Master Wines are mourning the loss of partners and Master Wines founders Melvyn (Mel) and Jane (Janie) Master, passing peacefully on Sept. 2, both at the age of 79.

Nicodemo Librandi, a pioneering figure in Calabrian wine, died late last month in Consenza. Librandi spent the first decade of his working life teaching mathematics before dedicating himself to his family winery, alongside his brother, Antonio. The Librandi winery started in 1953 with 6ha of vines. During the 1980s and 90s, the company underwent significant […]

Wine and hospitality mogul Bill Foley has added a beloved Sonoma County hotel to his fast-growing collection of Wine Country holdings.

Once again, the courts deem retail sales to be different than winery offerings. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

As California wine marketers look to attract younger audiences, they’re targeting a lot of innovation activity toward consumers in the 21-35-year-old demographic, leveraging new packaging formats, novel brand concepts, and lower-alcohol offerings. “Overall, the California wine business is actively trying … Continue reading →

Enolytics, creator of the most advanced DTC and Depletion analytics platform for the wine and spirits industry, announced today that Ed Thralls is joining the team as SVP Professional Services. In this role, Thralls will oversee business development, marketing and consulting services. Thralls is a

Quilceda Creek replacing its winemaking team has taken place quietly but effectively. The winery has also expanded and replanted vineyards.

Wine production in France is expected to fall 2% this year, with major disparities between regions after some vineyards were severely hit by fungal diseases while good weather in other regions boosted potential output, the French farm ministry said.

As certain well heeled connoisseurs struggle to come up with $28,000 to buy a single bottle of the latest vintage (2020) of Romanée-Conti from Burgundy, or a 2020 Screaming Eagle from Napa Valley for $3,700 each, the rest of us wine lovers are now in a position where there is more wine and more choice of wines at better prices than ever before in the past fifty years.

According to one Italian MW, wine producers are reverting to the ancient pergola vine training technique, not just to lessen the impact of climatic extremes, but also worker shortages.According to one Italian MW, wine producers are reverting to the ancient pergola vine training technique, not just to lessen the impact of climatic extremes, but also worker shortages.

A doctoral candidate wants to develop an indoor grapevine transplant that can be planted and cropped in the same year in a commercial vineyard.

If you need an excuse for your next glass of wine, a vineyard in Anne Arundel Co. has gone carbon negative.

In France's southern Bordeaux region, the grape harvest is often now done at night to ensure the peak freshness required to obtain the best wine but this is also a response to climate change.

A vineyard’s multimillion-dollar price tag might seem like a lot of money, but it’s a surprisingly good deal for some, said Alan DeVries, a southern Oregon broker for Cascade Hasson

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is higher today amid news of positive talks with the Chinese Government on trade.

In the competitive world of wine, it's not just about what's inside the bottle that counts but the entire experience that accompanies it. From the elegance of the packaging to the personalized touch of branded materials, everything contributes to a unique experience that captures the essence of your

Expands Reach of International Brands Competing in the Ever-Growing U.S. DtC Wine Market; Improves Access to the World’s Best Wines for U.S.

For some, the passion for winemaking evolves into the responsibility of leading a team, but without prior managerial experience, you might find yourself steering through uncharted waters. According to research from CEB (Gartner), 60 percent of new managers fail within the first two years of their new role!

The New Zealand wine industry is embarking on a major workforce research project, taking stock of the current roles and skills across the sector to identify workforce gaps and plan for the future needs of the industry.